Yuan-ti
Yuan-ti are snake like humanoids whose origins have been traced back to the Primal Lands on the continent of Iyos.
While many sub-species of the race exist, it has been noted that the primary three are:
- Abominations
- Halfbloods
- Purebloods
Basic Information
Anatomy
The anatomy of the yuan-ti is incredibly varied. Some resemble giant snakes that possess arms and human like intellect, while others are more human in appearance, possessing only a few snake like features.
Biological Traits
Yuan-ti have an inherant magical talent, a large proportion of their race seem capable of casting some limited magic to some degree. This natural talent also seems to lend itself to protecting the yuan-ti from harmful magical effects. They also appear to have a natural resistance to poison.
Genetics and Reproduction
Yuan-ti children are born from a clutch of eggs. Yaun-ti subspecies of abominations, halfbloods and purebloods are capable of mating and producing offspring with each other, but usually do not. Preferring instead to produce offspring with members of its own subspecies.
It has not been confirmed how many eggs are typically laid on average during this time, but from observations of pureblood couples who have integrated themselves into civilised society, it appears that rarely more than one or two children result from a single clutch of eggs. This of course could vary between the sub-species.
Growth Rate & Stages
Once hatched, a yuan-ti is considered to be an adulthood at the age of 12 in their society. Observations have noted that this may not be a cultural choice, and that they do seem to mature faster than that of other humanoid races. Ceasing to grow any larger in their early teenage years.
The average lifespan of a yuan-ti is approimately 80 years of age, but it has been observed that individuals of this race can live to be as old as 120 years of age.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Yuan-ti are omnivores, capable of eating nearly anything that a human or an orc can. However, it has been noted that yuan-ti appear to have a dietary requirement to consume a certain amount of meat. Unlike other species of humanoids, the yuan-ti appear to be incapable of sustaining themselves on a diet of solely vegetables. It has not yet been confirmed if another food could be used to replace the meat requirement.
Biological Cycle
As members of this speicies grow from infancy, they shed their skin much like their animalistic cousins do.
Behaviour
The behaviour of the yuan-ti vary widely, and almost unpredictably. Many of them, should you encounter them in their homeland, are violent and territorial. However, there are many instances of small family groups that have moved into surrounding countries having successfully integrated themselves into civilised society. Some scholars believe this could be some sort of cultural difference, based solely on religous beliefs and practises, while others suggest that it is a fear of outsiders that lends to this particularly violent behaviour.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Yuan-ti of all varieties are acclimated to dark envirnoments, and are fairly perceptive. The nature of this perception can vary widely from sub-species to sub-species; from temperature sensative tongues, eyes that are acutely sensitive of fast motion as well as surprisingly wide range of peripheral vision.
Civilization and Culture
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
The various sub-species of yuan-ti have been observed living peacefully together. But there is a clear structure to their hierarchy of leadership with the most serpentine sub-species ruling over the others, forming a sort of caste system.
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Humanoid
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